Bill
LD 1245
Overview: Bill Number: LD 1245, Title: An Act To Create A Fund To Spread Awareness Of Maine'S Working Waterfronts, Status: Signed by Governor, Introduced: March 25, 2025Purpose and
Overview: Bill Number: LD 1245, Title: An Act To Create A Fund To Spread Awareness Of Maine'S Working Waterfronts, Status: Signed by Governor, Introduced: March 25, 2025
Purpose and Intent: The main purpose of this bill is to establish a fund to promote and raise awareness of Maine's working waterfronts. The intent is to support the state's coastal communities and maritime industries by highlighting the importance of these vital economic and cultural assets.
Key Provisions:
- Creates the Maine Working Waterfronts Awareness Fund, to be administered by the Department of Marine Resources
- Provides funding for educational programs, marketing campaigns, and other initiatives to showcase Maine's working waterfronts
- Authorizes the Department to accept donations and grants to supplement the fund
- Requires the Department to report annually on the fund's activities and impact
Affected Parties and Impacts:
- Coastal communities and businesses dependent on working waterfronts, such as fisheries, boatyards, and marine-related industries, will benefit from increased visibility and support
- Maine residents and visitors will have greater awareness and appreciation of the state's working waterfronts and their cultural and economic significance
- The Department of Marine Resources will be responsible for managing and promoting the fund
Procedural and Timeline Considerations:
This bill has been signed into law by the Governor. The Maine Working Waterfronts Awareness Fund will be established, and the Department of Marine Resources will begin implementing the program and initiatives outlined in the legislation.
Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.
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